
Throat chakra is the fifth primary chakra of our body. This chakra is very important as it gives voice to all our lower chakras and deals with our ability to communicate and openly express ourselves. It is like the hotspot for how we talk, express ourselves, and basically make things happen in our lives. It acts as the link between what’s going on inside us and how we put it out there in the big, wide world. The throat chakra transmits our thoughts and intention into this 3D world via language.
Throat chakra is known as “Vishuddhi Chakra” in Sanskrit. Vishuddhi literally means “Pure or Filtered”.
This Chakra is associated with Colour Blue
And as its name suggests, throat chakra is located in the centre of the throat region, It is positioned at the base of the throat, in the vicinity of the thyroid gland.
symptoms of IMbalanced throat chakra
When this chakra is balanced and flow of energy is smooth, you are a confident communicator, spilling out your thoughts and ideas with ease. You’re not afraid to speak your truth or get all creative with your words. But If your throat chakra is blocked or unbalanced you may
- Be fearful about speaking your personal truth.
- Being Authentic self is a challange
- Feel anxious about speaking & communicating.
- You may experience outbursts of emotions or even opposite: extremely quite and refusal to speak
- You may be highly critical of yourself or others.
- Physical Symptoms- Chronic Soar throat, mouth ulcers, ear infections, thyroid challenges
So, if you’re nodding along to any of this, your throat chakra might need a little love. Getting that balance back can make a huge difference in how you express yourself and go after what you want. Nurturing your throat chakra not just about communication, its about unlocking your true voice, being your authentic self and bringing your dreams to life loud and clear.
causes of Imbalance in throat Chakra
- Dishonesty and Lying: The main inhibitor of throat chakra is lying, even when we have good reason to lie and think it might not hurt anyone, we are still hurting ourselves. Every lie we speaks jams our throat chakra.
- Lack of Authenticity: Struggling to align spoken words with true feelings and beliefs can create inner conflict and confusion, affecting the clarity and confidence in communication.
- Criticism contibutes to blocakge of throat chakra, if you feel your being judged on what you speak or you have a impression that what you speak is gonna be hurting anyone, then the repressed thoughts and feelings will have a negative impact on your throat chakra.
- Unresolved Emotions: Suppressed emotions and unresolved issues can manifest physically in the throat area, contributing to throat chakra imbalances such as chronic sore throat or thyroid issues.
Healing the throat chakra
- Yoga : Yoga helps to connect the mind, body and soul. Certain yoga poses are best for healing Throat chakra. Poses like shoulder stand(Sarvangasana), upward lotus pose (Padmasana), plough pose (Halasana) are perfect to open up throat chakra.
2. Include mindful meditation in your daily life that specifically target the throat chakra, such as chanting mantras. A powerful mantra to chant for balancing and healing the throat chakra is the mantra “Ham” (pronounced like ‘hum’) or visualizing a blue light at the throat, can further stimulate energy flow and support chakra balance. Overall, meditation empowers you to speak your truth with confidence, clarity, and conviction, fostering a deeper connection with both yourself and others. along with deep breathing exercises.
3. Throat chakra affirmations
- I honor my true feelings and share them with conviction.
- I am grateful for my voice.
- My words inspire and motivate others.
- I express myself clearly and truthfully.
- I standup for myself and others.
- I trust my inner voice.
- My word is my truth.
4. Reiki Chakra Healing : Reiki chakra healing is powerful way to heal your Throat Chakra. Reiki is a form of energy healing which involves reiki practitioner to release stuck energy and guides life force energy to the parts of your being that are blocked that leads to throat Chakra to open up and rebalance of this area
Remember, your throat chakra is more than just about speaking—it’s about embodying your true self and unleashing your potential. By nurturing this vital energy center through practices like yoga, meditation, affirmations, and Reikihealing, you can foster clarity, confidence, and authentic expression in your life.
Embrace the journey of healing and balancing your throat chakra, and watch as your voice becomes a powerful tool for manifesting your dreams and connecting with others on a deeper level. Let your words be a reflection of your inner truth, and let them resonate loudly and clearly in the world around you.
Love and Light
Priya
Reiki Chronicles

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